We continue to look at the runup to the attack on Washington D.C. on July 11, 1864 today. As the week leading up to the Battle of Fort Stevens progressed, the news became more and more unclear. Some of this was due to the lack of solid information, but it was partly also due to […]
In less than a week, one of the more important D.C.-related Civil War sesquicentennial anniversaries (the 150th) is coming up: The Battle of Fort Stevens, fought on July 11th and 12th in 1864. The story of the battle has been described in many books and articles over the years, but I was intrigued with how the citizens […]
Last night I stopped by the gas station at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE around 8:30 to get gas on my way home. As I pulled in I locked my doors, which I generally do after seeing so many news stories about thieves stealing purses and other valuables from the passenger side of a car while […]
The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project has been released, recommending “Alternative 3 – Two New Tunnels” as the Preferred Alternative for construction. To learn more about the study and the next steps, there is a community meeting TONIGHT from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Capitol Skyline Hotel […]
ANC 6B Commissioner Brian Flahaven hosted a town hall to update neighbors on Hill East developments, including news about Barney Circle, Reservation 13, and DC General. Young & Hungry got a peek at H Street’s Ocopa. H Street Great Street and Going Out Gurus have the details on Sticky Fingers Bakery coming to H Street […]